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NEWS: Forest Service releases St. Vrain Forest Health Project planning documents for public review

May 25, 2022

BOULDER, Colo. (May 25, 2022) – The Roosevelt National Forest’s Boulder Ranger District, today, released initial project documents for the Saint Vrain Forest Heath Project. Public scoping and comment are critical components of the National Environmental Policy Act process, commonly referred to as “NEPA.” “The formal 30-day public comment period is expected to begin June 8, and we want to give the public additional time to learn about the project and review the proposal before then,”…

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New Video: Pile Burning Basics for Colorado Landowners

May 10, 2022

This short video provides private landowners in Colorado with information about burning slash piles, including training programs available through the state, permitting information and more. [embed]https://youtu.be/bSsuoVGOaxQ[/embed] Video Resources: Colorado Certified Burn Program: https://dfpc.colorado.gov/certifiedbu... Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative: https://nocofireshed.org/ The Ember Alliance: https://emberalliance.org/ Big Thompson Watershed…

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May is #WildfireAwarenessMonth

May 3, 2022

National Wildfire Awareness Month dedicates the entire month of May to wildfire prevention and preparedness. While wildfires may not be prevalent in every state, the responsibility to be aware and alert belongs to all of us. The causes of wildfires can occur in every state,…

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Thinning and Piling Work to Begin on the 2021 South Zone Manual Treatment Contract

May 1, 2022

Manual thinning and hand piling activities will begin on the 2021 South Zone Manual Treatment Contract located on the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts beginning the week of May 2, 2022. Work will begin on the Boulder Ranger District to thin and pile 276…

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